Anderson Silva: In the aftermatch of the main event of tonight’s UFC Vegas 12 event, it was clear just how much esteem middleweight contender Uriah Hall has for his counterpart on the night, the most mythical Anderson Silva.
“Uriah Hall 4th round TKO win against Anderson Silva at UFC Vegas 12”
Hall got a 4th round TKO ending against Anderson Silva in what was the last struggle of the latter’s glorious career within the Octagon. Anderson Silva started the fight brightly, using his feints to deceive Hall while stinging him with a few vicious shots.
However, since the battle progressed, Hall started looking like the stronger guy, dominating the former middleweight champion on the feet at the next round. Early in the fourth round, Hall fell Anderson Silva using a punch that captured the Brazilian flush arriving in and followed with a series of punches on the ground to finish the battle.
Right after the fight, Hall broke down into tears, expressing his gratitude towards Anderson Silva to be an inspiration to him. Hall sat down with Silva on the mat as the pair exchanged words.
“Thank you. You’re the reason why I’m doing this,” Hall said to Silva. “You’re still one of the greatest. I love you. I’m so sorry.”
“I love you… I’m so sorry.”
🇯🇲 @UriahHallMMA & 🇧🇷 @SpiderAnderson embrace after the conclusion of #UFCVegas12. pic.twitter.com/ZYfBtavxMu
— UFC (@ufc) November 1, 2020
“I don’t know, first I go back home, and I go see with my team [about] everything,” he said. “It’s tough to say it’s my last, because this is my air. Let’s go see.”
Tributes to Anderson Silva’s final UFC fight:
Now it’s time, main event , my idol @SpiderAnderson will make one more show I can’t wait #showman #ufcvegas12 #ufc
— Johnny Walker (@JohnnyWalker) November 1, 2020
Will always love the spider 🕷
— BONY (@JonnyBones) November 1, 2020
When I’m 45 I want to be in shape like Anderson Silva 💯 #UFCVegas12
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) November 1, 2020
Man Hall has a nasty jab
— BONY (@JonnyBones) November 1, 2020
Hall waiting too much.
Silva waiting too much.
Same advice from both corners. Makes sense.#Vegas12— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) November 1, 2020
What a great career for the Spider! One of the best ever! #UFC
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) November 1, 2020
Almost in tears watch Uriah & Anderson embrace after the fight! Realizing that could be Anderson’s last go! Wow! #UFCVegas12 😭
— Walt Harris (@thebigticket205) November 1, 2020
Uriah Hall is crying in front of Anderson Silva and saying “I’m so sorry” after TKOing him. “You’re the reason why I’m doing this. You’re still one of the greatest,” an emotional Hall says to Silva.
Silva is whispering to Hall: “You can win your title. Just do it. Do your best.”
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) November 1, 2020
Prime Anderson Silva was a force of nature the likes of which we’ve never seen.
We’ve seen imperious champions before, but none with the mystique and aura Silva had in his pomp.
He may go out on a loss, but his legacy & standing in the sport has long been cemented.#UFCVegas12 pic.twitter.com/ebgIjTtgHD
— Chisanga Malata (@Chisanga_Malata) November 1, 2020
Prime Anderson Silva was a force of nature the likes of which we’ve never seen.
We’ve seen imperious champions before, but none with the mystique and aura Silva had in his pomp.
He may go out on a loss, but his legacy & standing in the sport has long been cemented.#UFCVegas12 pic.twitter.com/ebgIjTtgHD
— Chisanga Malata (@Chisanga_Malata) November 1, 2020
I bow to greatness as @SpiderAnderson is a legend & have only done this once before for the legendary @Randy_Couture 🙏🗣🎙👊 https://t.co/kfnY6XDRTc
— Bruce Buffer (@brucebuffer) November 1, 2020
“I’m just honored to be here, man. The guy that got me in the game and I get to watch him fight his last fight in the UFC.”@stylebender spoke about what it meant to be there for possibly @SpiderAnderson‘s final fight 🙌 (via @ufc) pic.twitter.com/fSnabdz0hD
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) November 1, 2020
The final walk! That should be the name of Anderson Silva’s story! What an emotional moment for Hall and especially Silva. I don’t know if words can even describe the thoughts and what Silva felt pre and post-fight. Anderson “The Spider Silva”- Forever a legend!#Vegas12
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) November 1, 2020
Anderson Silva’s skill set is ageless ! #UFCVegas12
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) November 1, 2020
Thank you for all you done @SpiderAnderson 🇧🇷🏆👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
— Arianelipski (@Ariane_lipski) November 1, 2020
I do the same entrance because of him! My idol! @SpiderAnderson 💙💙💙 https://t.co/8en7ERYurs
— Walt Harris (@thebigticket205) November 1, 2020
